World Health Organization (WHO) Indicator
The WHO Indicator, located on the left side of the
LCD screen, will identify your reading within a
range in accordance with the guidelines set by the
World Health Organization (WHO). See the chart
below for reference.
Stage 3 Hypertension
SYS
Systolic pressure:
DIA
Diastolic pressure:
Stage 2 Hypertension
SYS
Systolic pressure: 160-179 mmHg
DIA
Diastolic pressure: 100-109 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension
SYS
Systolic pressure: 140-159 mmHg
DIA
Diastolic pressure: 90-99 mmHg
High Normal
SYS
Systolic pressure: 130-139 mmHg
DIA
Diastolic pressure: 85-89 mmHg
Normal
SYS
Systolic pressure: 120-129 mmHg
DIA
Diastolic pressure: 80-84 mmHg
Optimal
Systolic pressure: <120 mmHg
SYS
Diastolic pressure: <80 mmHg
DIA
≥
-or-
180 mmHg
≥
110 mmHg
-or-
-or-
-or-
-or-
-and-
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Irregular Heartbeat Detection
Your digital blood pressure monitor features Irregular
Heartbeat Detection. This feature allows users to
accurately monitor blood pressure even if an irregular
heartbeat should occur.
appear on the display, Fig. 1.
When an irregular heartbeat is detected, the IHB icon will
NOTE: Please consult with your physician or trained
healthcare professional for further information regarding an
irregular heartbeat and if this symbol appears frequently at
the end of a reading.
Fig. 1
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